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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,015.37, 1,342,317.99 and 255,306.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,015.37, 1,342,317.99 and 255,306.98 is: 382,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,015.37 : 1,342,317.99 = 255,306.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,015.37/1,342,317.99 = 255,306.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,015.37x = 1,342,317.99 × 255,306.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,015.37x = 342,703,152,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,703,152,226.57/895,015.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,901.97

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